Changi Airport unveils new search and rescue boats to boost response to incidents at sea

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Changi Airport unveils new search and rescue boats to boost response to incidents at sea
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Three types of new vessels were deployed for the first time during Changi Airport Group's annual crisis simulation exercise.

Three types of new vessels were deployed for the first time during Changi Airport Group's annual crisis simulation exercise.

The new vessels - Landing Craft, Command Craft and Fast Craft - will replace older craft that will reach their end of life by this year, said Changi Airport Group , which manages the airport, in a press release. The vessels operate from a sea rescue base, located off the waters of Changi Airport, which is designed to handle aircraft crashes in the waters surrounding the airport and similar accidents out at sea.A Landing Craft is deployed for rescue operations in a simulated aircraft crash exercise in the sea near Changi Airport on Oct 17, 2024.

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